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2024-10-29 19:42:56"What am I hearing, son?" Mr. Ethan stood in front of Darien, his face filled with rage.
Darien did not respond; instead, he paced up and down in the lounge, a thousand questions racing through his mind."When you introduced us to the woman you wanted to marry, I warned you that she could be a spy or an undercover, but you did not listen. Now you have seen for yourself that she is not who you thought she was, but an enemy," Mr. Ethan stated, balling his fist.“No, father. I do not believe her boss was telling the truth. Jeri can never do anything to harm me or my family members." Darien hesitated.“What are you saying, Darien?”"Father, I am convinced that someone set her up. Jeri is incapable of such an action, believe me.""But do you know that her boss is the same man that your mother is cheating on me with?"“Huh?” Darien was taken aback by his father's remarks. "What are you talking about, Father?""AdrianRelated chapters
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Jeri only smiled coldly, without saying anything. Before leaving the room, Jeri kissed her son's cheeks, who was fast asleep on Sophia's bed. She quickly strode out of the room and into her own. Jeri dressed in her best outfit, ready to meet with the secretary of the company where she works. After bidding Jeri farewell, she took a cab to the road. A few minutes later, Jeri was standing in front of an eye-catching modern bungalow house, with two expensive cars in the parking lot. Before Jeri arrived at the address Freya had given her, the gatekeeper was already waiting for her. The gatekeeper escorted Jeri to the lounge. Jeri could not stop admiring the compound's beauty. The flowers, the small garden she spotted from a distance, and every other exterior design. It was a small house, but it was as elegant as a mansion. "Welcome, ma'am," a maid greeted Jeri as she entered the li
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"Perhaps that was me, and maybe it wasn't," Freya said, pretending not to understand what Jeri was saying. "What do you mean?" Jeri expressed her discomfort. “Yes, Jeri. I sent those thugs to attack you!" Freya finally yelled and pointed her index finger at Jeri." Do you know what Darien and I went through before coming here, huh? Do you think he is just a random guy without a crush or girlfriend, and you want him for yourself? "When the spy informed me of your presence, I assumed you were the woman he intended to marry, which was why he had been ignoring me. As a result, I asked them to get you for me, so I could warn you to stay away from my man. Darien's bodyguards were already present, unbeknownst to both the spy and I. "After discovering that I was the one who sent those thugs, he confronted me, but I have never considered leaving him for another woman, even for a second. But through some people
Love, Lies And Hidden Truths A Tale of Love and Murder
“Well, you can proceed and do whatever seems best for you. As long as I have nothing to do with that, I am fine," Jeri exclaimed, relieved.“You are not safe, Jeri.”“Huh? Why?” Jeri narrowed her gaze at Freya."Oh, you thought Darien had no idea what he was doing when he defended you at the meeting today? Jeri. Darien is aware of the extensive damage that the leak of information from his company to ours will cause him. Nonetheless, he left our company, his anger subdued after learning that you were the culprit. "Believe me, Jeri, if another person was accused of causing the problems between the two companies, Darien would not have left without taking legal action. That is enough to indicate that he is still interested in you, Jeri.”"Just because he is still interested in me does not mean I am going to marry him," Jeri said, rolling her eyes."Should he approach you again for such a thing, tell him this story…""What s
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“What’s your relationship with Darien, Jeri?" Adrian inquired, his arms resting on the office table in between them.Jeri couldn't answer him immediately, rather she pondered what could have triggered her boss to ask such a question. Nonetheless, she recalled Darien protecting her from being slapped by her boss, which might have resulted in him asking such a question.“Sir, may I know why you're asking me such a question?" Jeri asked, maintaining a natural face.“Well," Adrian sighed and rested his back on the executive office chair.” I'm still finding it challenging to believe what Darien told me this morning."“What could that be?" “He called and informed me that I should terminate our project and also get rid of all the files that concern the new projects as he wasn't ready to take the care further. Even though what he said would work in my favor, curiosity made me inquire why he suddenly gave up or decided to settle the current case
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“Aysel, is this you?” Jeri asked, still finding it challenging to believe her eyes. “Yes, it's me, Jeri. Are you surprised?" Aysel responded and took the cap off her head, revealing every inch of her face. Jeri clenched her face furiously, and glaring at Aysel who was standing in front of her, chuckling. “What do you want from me, Aysel? Haven't gotten what you wanted to let me be?" Jeri spoke through gritted teeth, enraged. Aysel sighed and tucked her hands behind her. She began walking round Jeri while speaking. "Well, Jeri, I haven't gotten what I wanted because you're still distracting my man from giving me the attention I need.” "What are you talking about, Aysel?" Jeri boomed. "I have always known that you would stop at nothing until Darien became yours. Unfortunately, so am I. I will stop at nothing as well until I completely win Darien's heart, even though I'm halfway through to the end. Nonetheless, I'm here to warn you, Jeri,” Aysel paused to cause an unusual tension.
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Love, Lies And Hidden Truths Facing the Truths
It was dawn and Jeri could be seen in her room getting dressed to visit Darien at home. She planned to meet him at home and tell him everything in the presence of his parents, rather than telling him alone. Unfortunately, the idea was brought by Sophia, aiming to publicly expose Aysel. However, before they could go to bed the previous night, Sophia contacted Freya and told her the secret on the ground. Freya offered to help them so that everything would go smoothly and easy, but Jeri declined. She doesn't trust Freya again like before. After dressing up, Jeri breastfed her child and played with him for a few minutes until he fell asleep. Well, it appears that her infant loves sleeping, which was an advantage to her. Not only that, the child barely cries, only when something is wrong with him or when he's hungry. “Jeri, I know you're still seeing me like a bad person, but believe me, I'm a changed person and my sister can testify about that. No one told me what you're going through,
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Love, Lies And Hidden Truths Love Conquers All (THE END)
"Well,” Maya said, " if you think that's the best thing to do, then go ahead and do so since the whole thing centered on her.”With newfound determination, Darien left for Jeri's mansion after a long discussion with Maya.Perhaps the truth would change everything. Who knows?Darien arrived at Jeri's mansion a few minutes later, his heart pounding. One of the gatekeepers led Darien to the garden where Jeri was having fun with her son. "Jeri," Darien said, his voice barely above a whisper.Upon hearing her name, Jeri swiftly turned, her eyes narrowing. She was taken aback when her eyes fell on Darien."What is it, Darien?" Jeri asked, her brows furrowed.Darien stood dumbfounded as though he didn't hear her. Unfortunately, his attention was carried away by the little child who was busy playing with a ball.When Jeri noticed that, she became uncomfortable so she decided to ask her child to go into the house and he did.Dawson ran past Darien without greeting him. Probably because he did
Love, Lies And Hidden Truths Jeri's Life on the Line
Ever since Darien got the text, he became restless to the point of refusing to eat his dinner.He was eager to meet this unknown person to know who the person is and what the person wants.When it was almost midnight, Darien took with him three guards and exited the mansion without telling his father or grandfather.Within a few minutes of driving in the almost empty road, he arrived at the old warehouse, his heart racing with anticipation and fear. The text had been cryptic, but the threat to Jeri's life was clear.Since he was asked to come alone, he asked his guards to wait for him from a far distance from the old warehouse.As Darien stepped out of the shadows, a figure emerged, causing him to flinch in fear."Who are you?" Darien demanded out of fear.The figure revealed a woman with piercing green eyes and raven-black hair."I'm Maya," she said. "I've been tracking Adrian's operations for months.""Huh?” Darien's eyes narrowed."What do you want?"Instead of responding to his que
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Darien began to pace around in the garden, wondering what to do. It was as if his head were going to explode for trying so hard to figure out what to do next.“I need to act fast. I can't sit back and watch them hurt Jeri. Not now," Darien said to himself with determination.At last, he retreated to the living room after giving it much thought.As he re-entered the mansion, he heard his grandfather speaking."Jeri, dear," Dr. Williams said, his voice soft, "I know my family has wronged you. But Darien has changed. He's trying to make amends. And as his grandfather, I will beg you on his behalf to please forgive him even though he deserves to face the consequences of his actions. He was still a kid that time when it happened and probably his father was afraid to lose his son that was why they kept it hidden. Please have mercy on them, Jeri."As Dr. Williams' words pierced into her ears Jeri's gaze wavered. Her plan was to get Darien and his father arrested, and not to forgive them. Now
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The mansion felt empty, the tension filled the air with Mrs. Lucinda's departure. Jeri's emotions swirled, relief and sadness mixed.As they exchanged glances, Sophia broke the silence. "It's time to start healing.""And seeking justice.” Freya chuckled.Just then, Darien approached Jeri, his eyes sincere, as he was eager to seek her forgiveness."Jeri," he began,“ I know I can never undo the harm I've caused. If only you could forgive me, I would be the happiest man on earth presently. Not only that, I would be able to help you as well.""Help me?” Jeri's gaze hardened, her voice icy. “ You're the reason I've suffered. In fact, I'm still suffering because without my mother, I'm just like an orphan.""I know,” said Darien as he took a step closer, his gaze full of regret. “But I'm willing to make amends. Let me help you fight those who've wronged you.""You think you can just waltz in and fix everything?” Jeri scoffed. " My mother's dead because of you."Darien's face contorted in ang
Love, Lies And Hidden Truths The Price of Secrets
"Huh?” Jeri gasped, her eyes narrowed as she tried to digest the whole thing."So you were the one who ruined my life from day one?" Jeri's eyes blazed as she spoke to Darien. Jeri glared at Darien as if she should strangle him to death. He killed her mother. As if that weren't enough he ruined her life by impregnating her."Jeri, I…" Darien continued, but Jeri cut him off."Shut up! You have no right to speak," Jeri spat, her voice venomous.The tears she had been suppressing for a long time finally escaped her eyes, and streamed down her cheeks.She came to seek justice for her dead mother and also to expose Mrs. Lucinda's sinister plans and now this. Jeri's world crumbled right before her as she was still finding it challenging to believe Freya's words.Upon seeing how heartbroken Jeri was, Sophia stepped forward, placing a gentle hand on Jeri's shoulder as she attempted to comfort her."Jeri, let's think this through," said Sophia as she gently rubbed Jeri's shoulder with her thu
Love, Lies And Hidden Truths A Night of Shame, A Lifetime of Consequences
Darien's face paled, his eyes filling with a mix of shock and guilt. At last, Freya exposed the secret they have been hiding for decades.Mr. Ethan's eyes widened in astonishment, wondering what Jeri was talking about. He wasn't aware that the woman his son stabbed to death in his office was Jeri's mother.“What…what are you talking about, Jeri?” Mr. Ethan inquired, his gaze shifting from his son to Jeri. "Oh please, don't pretend as if you can't recall how your son murdered my mother in your office many years ago,” she growled in response, her fist tightened.Just after Jeri said that, it dawned on him that the woman was indeed Jeri's mother who had no one to look for her after her death.Mr. Ethan averted his gaze away from Jeri to Darien. He couldn't believe his ears. Never has he for once thought that this thing will come up in the future. Mrs. Lucinda, on the flip side, couldn't say anything, rather she froze in place staring at everyone with skeptical brows. She was just imagi
Love, Lies And Hidden Truths The Sins of the Parents
“What?" Darien gasped, his eyes shifting from the old man to his father. “ What did I just hear you call him, father?" “You heard him well, Darien," Dr. Williams cut in, causing Darien to avert his gaze away from his father to Dr. Williams.“Dr. Williams,” Darien called, still trying to comprehend what was happening. " I have been searching for you. You were nowhere to be found a few months after Jeri had left this city. I thought she came back and took you away demanding that you saved her life. I was astonished when she came to my office asking me about you. Where have you been all this while? And why is my father addressing you like that?”"How many times do you need to be told that Dr. Williams is your grandfather?” Jeri snapped."Zip your mouth, Jeri. I wasn't talking to you,” Darien countered, his brows drawn together.“What Jeri said is nothing but the truth, Darien," Dr. Williams responded, walking past Darien, his hands tucked behind him.“Huh?” Darien gasped. He curiously i
Love, Lies And Hidden Truths Mrs. Lucinda's Downfall
As soon as they set eyes on Jeri, they were taken aback, wondering how she was permitted into the house without their permission They exchanged glances, wondering if Jeri had come with the police to arrest Darien or something different. Just as Mrs. Lucinda was about to question how she came into the house without their permission, Jeri stepped into the lounge and Aysel followed.Immediately Mrs. Lucinda set eyes on her daughter, she quickly swallowed her words, convincing herself that she had access into the house through Aysel.Upon realizing this, it fueled Mrs. Lucinda's hatred for Aysel.After Jeri and Aysel stepped forward, Freya and Sophia followed. Their faces were holding no traces of smile, causing Darien and his parents to ask themselves what exactly the ladies were there to seek.Jeri's eyes blazed as she stepped forward. "We know what you're planning, Mrs. Lucinda. And we won't let you get away with it.""I have no idea what you're talking about," Mrs. Lucinda snapped,
Love, Lies And Hidden Truths The Storms Arrives
“What's wrong, son?" Mrs. Lucinda asked as she sat beside her son on the couch.Darien, whose face was clouded with anger, hastily stood up, avoiding his mother's touch.“Tell me, is it true?" Darien asked, his arms folded above his chest, and his back against his mother's gaze.Mrs. Lucinda was confused as she couldn't comprehend what her son was talking about.“What exactly are you talking about, son?" Mrs. Lucinda stood up and asked with skepticism.Darien turned around and faced his mother. They locked eyes as though they were about to wrestle.Although Darien didn't believe what Jeri and the other girls were saying about his mother, he felt it best to ask his mother a few questions to be on the safer side.Again, the evidence provided by the girls triggered him to believe them a little. He wasn't ready to fully trust them as he was well aware that Jeri was determined to get back at him because of what happ
